Open and Distance Learning Research Papers/Topics

POVERTY AND PUPILS' ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN KAPSOWAR ZONE, KAPSOWAR DIVISION, MARAKWETDISTRICT, KENYA

ABSTRACTThis study was intended to identify the effect of poverty on academic performance of pupilsin Kapsowar zone, Kapsowar division, Marakwet district, Kenya. In the review of relatedliterature, all relevant sources were revisited and these greatly assisted the researcher ingetting a clear picture of what the entire study was meant to entail.A descriptive design was adopted for this paiticular study since, it was all about descriptiveof a scenario. Questionnaires formed the basis of gather...

ONLINE UNIVERSITY STUDENTS’ RECORDS SYSTEM (OUSRS) OF KAMPALA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

ABSTRACTThis research study is about the Online University Student’s Records System. A system aid inthe management and operation of university students records. Kampala International Universitywas chosen as the case study area also the study covered a period of three months from June2008 to September 2008.Online University Student’s Records System is carefully designed basing on good securitypractices that may lead prevention of data loss, misplacement and redundancy. The methods thatwere...

NUTRITIONAL HEAL TH AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF CHILDREN IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF KITHIMANl ZONE, YA TT A DISTRICT IN KENYA

ABSTRACTThe purpose of rhis s/ll(/1· 11·a.1· lo de/ermine 1he e(/i:crs of' 11ulrilio11 011 teaming in Prima,ySc/zools in Ki1hi111a11i ::one. l'lll/c1 Di.1·1ricl, Eenyll. The .1pecific objec/il'es of !he s1uc61 were lodetermine rhe effec/ o nulririon 011 earl,1· childhood Del'elopmenl Children in relarion lo growthand developmenl, School achil'remenl. f-Iealrh and determine !he impor/ance of 1111/rilion 011early childlzood del'elopmelll children. llle s/11c/1· _fimilulaled ,1ueslio1111ll...

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FAMILY BACKGROUND AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF SECONDARY SCH OOLS STUDENTS: ACASE STUDY OF SELECTED SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ARUA MUNICIPALITY, ARUA DISTRICT, UGANDA.

TABLE OF CONTENTDECLARATIONAPPROVALDEDICATION ivACKNOWLEDGEMENT VCHAPTER ONE 1INTRODUCTION 11.1 Background of the Study 11.2 Statement of the Problem 21.3 The Purpose of the Study 31 .5 Research Questions1.6 Significance of the Study 41.7 Limitation of the Study 51.9 Basic Assumptions S1.1 1 Organization of the StudyCHAPTER TWOLITERATURE REVIEW 72.1 Introduction 72.2 Theoretical Review~ 72.3 Academic Performance 72.4 Family Background and Students’ academic performance 82.5 Family Financial...

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGYAND STUDENT’SEDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED SCHOOLS IN NKOZI SUB - COUNTY MPIGI DISTRICT, UGANDA

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to find out the impacts of using of instructionaltechnologies on students achievements in selected schools in Nkozi subcountyMpigi district, the main objective of the study were; to find out thedifferent forms and categories of instructional technologies used in theteaching and learning processes also, to examine the impacts and benefits ofusing instructional technologies in the teaching and learning process and lastlyto find out the challenges both teache...

FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO POOR PERFORMANCE OF GIRL CHILD IN MATHEMATICS IN SARE ZONE, RONGO DISTRICT, KENYA

AbstractThe study was carried out during the month of January, 2009 on Factors Contributing toPoor Performance of Girl Child in Mathematics in Sare Zone. The target group was classeight female pupils.Questionnaires were used among form class eight pupils, mathematics teachers and headteachers of three primary schools. Oral interview was also employed to obtain accurateinformation.Analysis has shown that a number of girls who reach class eight in every school is verylow and their performance i...

PARENT’S DIVORCE AND STUDENTS’ RETENTION IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN ENDARASHA DIVISION, NYERI COUNTY, KENYA

ABSTRACTThe study was intended to determine the relationship between parent’s divorce and students’retention in secondary schools in Endarasha Division, Nyeri County, Kenya.It was guided by objectives that included; investigating the relationship between Parents Divorceand students’ retention in secondary schools, finding out how parent’s divorce has affectedstudents education in secondary school and finding out what can school counselors do to assiststudents who are struggling academ...

CHALLENGES FACED BY PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED LEARNERS IN INCLUSIVE SETTINGS IN GRIFTU DIVISION, WAJlR WEST DISTRICT, KENYA

ABSTRACTThis study was intended to examine the challenges of inclusion of children of children withphysical Disabilities (handicapped in regular primary schools in Griftu division, Wajir Westdistrict, Kenya.The study adopted a Quantitative research design. This enhanced the researcher to obtain a betterunderstanding of the problems and impact of free primary education on the quality of specialeducation for the physically disabled learners in Griftu division, Wajir West District Kenya. Themeth...

PLAY AND ITS EFFECTS ON EARLY CIDLDHOOD EDUCATION ACASE STUDY OF AKADOOT PRIMARY SCHOOL, AN GURAl DIVISION, TESO NORTH DISTRICT, KENYA.

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to investigate the imp01tance of playing on the earlychildhood education in Akadoot primary school, Teso N01th District, Kenya.The specific objectives of the study were to detennine the profile of the respondents inregards to: age, gender and academic level, to investigate the importance of playing inregards to academic achievements, problem solving, social and egoistic competenceconfidence building and health development and to identify the hindrance to c...

AN INVESTIGATION INTO SOME OF THE FACTORS WHICH INFLUENCE STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCE IN MATHEMATICS IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MANJIYA COUNTY, BUDUDA DISTRICT, EASTERN UGANDA

ABSTRACTThe research addressed the factors that could influence performance in Mathematics insecondary schools in Manjiya County Bududa District. It aimed at determining the teacher,student and school-related factors that influence performance in mathematics in thedistrict. The study adopted descriptive research design. The target population wasmathematics teachers and Senior Three students. Stratified sampling technique was used toselect Six (6) secondary schools: 1 for boys, 1 for girls and...

TEACHER MOTIVATION AND THEIR PERFORMANCE IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: A CASE STUDY KALIRO TOWN COUNCIL, KALIRO DISTRICT

ABSTRACTThe purpose of the study was to investigate the influence of teachers’motivatjon and theirperformance in secondary schools in Kaliro town council, Kaliro district. Three researchobjectives were formulated to guide the study. The research objectives sought to:find outdifferent forms of teacher motivation in Kaliro district secondary schools; find out the factorsthat influence teacher motivation Kaliro district secondary schools; and to find out the effects ofMotivation on Teacher Per...

AT RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG LEARNERS AND EDUCATIONAL ATTAlNMENTS IN SELECTED PRIMARY SCHOOLS OF WAMBA ZONE, SAMBURU EAST DISTRICT - KENYA

TABLE OF CONTENTSDECLARATION .................................................................................................................... iAPPROVAL ........................................................................................................................... iiDEDICATION ..................................................................................................................... iiiACKNOWLEDGMENTS ......................................................................

MOTIVATION AND TEACHER’S PERFORMANCE IN PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN UGANDA: A CASE STUDY OF SELECTED PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN IGANGA DISTRICT

ABSTRACTMotivation represents an employee’s desire and commitment, which is manifested in jobperformance. That is, job in high motivation (intrinsic) and hygiene (extrinsic) factors leads tohigh performance and few complaints among teachers. The purpose of this study was to examinethe Effect of Motivation on Teachers’ Performance in Uganda Education institutions; A Case ofPublic Secondary Schools in Iganga District Uganda. A descriptive research design whichincorporated quantitative and q...

SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATUS OF PARENTS AND ACADEMIC PERFOMANCE OF STUDENTS IN BIOLOGY SUBJECT AT KOIMBE SECONDARY SCHOOL IN MURANGA DISTRICT KENYA

ABSTRACTThis is a case study of Kiombe Secondary school located in Mulanga in the Centralprovince of Kenya. It attempted to find out the factors that contribute to the poorperformance among students of Kiombe secondary school in K.C.S.E Biologyexaminations.Some of the issues investigated included the attitude of students towards biology,attitude of teachers towards biology, use and availability of resources (books,teachers, laboratories, library etc) the teachers' qualification and experience...

OKUSOOMOOZA ABASOMESA N’ABAYIZI B’OLUGANDA KWE BASANGA NG’ABAYIZI BAKAKIBWA OKWOGERA OLULIMI OLUGWIRA MU MASOMERO GA SEKENDULE

EN DAG! RI ROEssuu!a OmukoOkukakasa obusoosiOkukakasa kw’Omutuqi1amyaOkuwongaOkunoonyereza mu bufunzeESSUULA ESOOKA:1.0 Obuvo1.1 Ennyanjula1.2 Okwanjuta ekizibu 41.3 Ebigendererwa by’okunoonyereza 41.4 Obukutu bw’okunoonyereza 41.5 Ebibuuzo ku kunoonyereza 51.6 Obugazi bw’okunoonyereza 6ESSUULA EYOKUBIRJ2.0 Okwekeneenya ebiwandilko 72.1 Ennyanjuta2.2 Okusomooza abasomesa b’otutimi Otuganda kwe basangang’abayizi bakakibwa okwogera otutimi otugwira 7~.3 Ebintu abayizi bye bafiirwa n...


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